Takamaka Extra Noir is a bold, flavoursome blended rum from the Seychelles-based Trois Frères Distillery. The distillery has three different rum ranges, each of which consists of several rum styles. Takamaka Extra Noir is part of the St André collection, […]
4 Autumnal Whisky Cocktails with The Gauldrons
The Gauldrons is a blended malt scotch whisky by Douglas Laing. It is part of their Remarkable Regional Malts range, which also includes Scallywag, Timorous Beastie, The Epicurean, Rock Island (makes a great Celtic Margarita) and Big Peat. These are […]
Drink Like an Italian – Guide to Spritz Cocktails
Italians really know how to make refreshing spritz cocktails! These long drinks are ideal for the hot summer weather, although Italians enjoy a spritz all year round. They are most popular during an aperitivo but also at lunch time. Aperitivo […]
Jazz Up Your Whisky Highball
It is the season for the whisky highball. The simple mix of whisky and soda is a great way to showcase the differences in flavour profiles in a range of whiskies. You can really discover the complexity of the spirit […]
10 Summer Cocktail Recipes
My favourite summer cocktail recipes are made with seasonal fruits and berries. And they tend to be on the sour side or made longer with the addition of something fizzy. Pink grapefruit, for example, works well if you are looking […]
Visiting Manifattura Cocktail Bar in Florence – All About Italian Spirits
Manifattura is a cocktail bar in Florence specialising in all the best Italian spirits and liqueurs from across the country. The bar serves ONLY Italian products, so if you want a Margarita cocktail, you’ll have to go somewhere else. Manifattura […]